It is believed that these particular Catacombs were the first of their kind in Rome and have been an important object of pilgrimage since Medieval Times, especially considering that for some forty years they were home to the remains of Saints Peter & Paul.

One of the highlights of this tour is entering the warren-like structure of chambers and narrow passageways where you will explore these ancient Christian burial grounds. During a fascinating tour of Rome's original Catacombs, learn about the role that the Catacombs played during the times of religious persecution, along with other details and information that have been discovered during recent excavations of the site.

After a stop in the Appian Way to admire this Ancient Roman road, and time to discuss the Cecillian Metella tomb, the tour continues with a visit to the church of San Clemente, where you'll enjoy a journey back in time as you descend down three levels and through two thousand years of history. The medieval church was built over the remains of a 4th century Basilica which covers older buildings from the time of the Emperor Nero and a sanctuary dedicated to the oriental divinity Mithras. The medieval basilica houses one of the finest mosaics from that time, representing the Tree of Life: over a golden background a cross as a tree of life spreads its branches to give life and sustenance to man. 

Your tour will end at San Clemente Church, a five-minute walk from the Colosseum and Metropoltina railway station.